Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Control, but the data reveals a clear performance curve where the GPU’s workload scales predictably with resolution. At 1080p, this combo is exceptionally fast, with the average frame rate exceeding 200 FPS on Low settings, indicating that the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU. As resolution increases, the frame rate drops in a pattern that shows the RTX 5070 becoming the primary limiting factor, a typical scenario for a modern graphics card paired with a mid-range processor.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a consistent and substantial drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, which strongly indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the limiting component at higher resolutions. At the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 131.1 FPS at 1080p to 98.8 FPS at 1440p, and then further down to 68.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a 47% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, a scaling pattern that is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload where pixel count becomes the dominant factor.

The scaling becomes even more pronounced when examining the Low preset, where the frame rate drops from 206.3 FPS at 1080p to 158.8 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 105.1 FPS at 4K. This is a 49% drop from 1080p to 4K. The fact that even at Low settings the frame rate halves when moving to 4K confirms that the RTX 5070's rendering pipeline, rather than the Ryzen 5 5600G's processing power, is the bottleneck. The pattern is consistent across all presets: the gap between 1080p and 1440p is significant, but the jump to 4K is where the most substantial performance loss occurs, underlining the GPU's struggle with the increased pixel throughput at 3840x2160.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware configurations, this pairing ranks at position 341 out of 1636 combos for Control. This percentile placement shows that the combination is firmly in the upper tier of systems, outperforming more than three-quarters of the tested configurations. The ranking reflects the raw power of the RTX 5070, which is able to carry the system to a high position despite the more modest capabilities of the Ryzen 5 5600G. The data shows that this is not a pairing that will struggle with Control; it is one that sits above the average, offering a performance level that will satisfy most gamers looking for high refresh rates or high-resolution gameplay.

The combo's rank of 341 is particularly impressive when considering the CPU's own benchmark percentile of 78, which places it above 78% of all processors. The synergy between the two components is effective, with the GPU's high percentile of 83 allowing the system to achieve a rank that is significantly higher than what the CPU alone might suggest. The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 5070 is the primary driver of this high ranking, providing the bulk of the performance headroom in this specific title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the clear performance driver in this configuration, and its specifications support its behavior in the measured results. With 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, the card has a substantial memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for Control's asset streaming needs at all tested resolutions. The GPU's core clocks, with a base of 2325 MHz and a boost of 2512 MHz, are high, and its 6144 shading units provide immense computational throughput, evidenced by its FP32 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS.

The benchmark data shows that the GPU's performance is the deciding factor in the frame rates. At 1080p, the card is so powerful that it can push over 200 FPS on Low settings, but it is still the limiting factor when compared to the CPU. The GPU's average benchmark score of 41687 and its percentile of 83 place it in the upper echelon of graphics cards, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, which it outperforms by a margin of 0.6%. This indicates that the RTX 5070 is a high-tier card, and the measured FPS in Control reflects that, with even the most demanding 4K Ultra settings yielding a playable 56.5 FPS average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers outstanding results, with the average FPS ranging from 113.7 on Ultra to 206.3 on Low. The High preset at 1080p yields an average of 131.1 FPS, while Medium produces 151.4 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the system is capable of driving high refresh rate monitors with ease, and even the most demanding settings are well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's workload. The Low preset drops to 158.8 FPS, while High and Medium deliver 98.8 FPS and 112.4 FPS, respectively. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces an average of 85 FPS, which is still a very smooth experience. At 3840x2160, the system becomes more constrained, with the Low preset achieving 105.1 FPS. The High and Medium presets drop to 68.7 FPS and 73.4 FPS, respectively, while the Ultra preset falls to 56.5 FPS. This breakdown shows a clear gradient of performance, with the system being most comfortable at 1080p and still fully playable at 4K on lower settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, plays a supporting role in this pairing. Its architecture, Zen 3, and boost clock of 4.40 GHz provide adequate processing power for Control, ensuring that the GPU is not starved of data. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16758 and a single-core score of 2365, are solid for a mid-range processor, and its percentile of 78 shows that it is above average compared to all other CPUs.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this game. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is smooth and consistent, which would not be the case if the CPU were struggling to keep up. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 206.3 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate that any CPU limitation would become apparent, but the fact that the GPU is still able to push such high numbers indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600G is handling the game's logic and draw calls efficiently. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-11800H, have a nearly identical average benchmark score, with a delta of -0.2%, showing that the 5600G is well within the expected performance band for its class. In Control, a game that is not particularly CPU-intensive, this processor provides a stable foundation for the RTX 5070 to excel.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Control?*

A: The highest average frame rate is 206.3 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Control?*

A: Yes, it is playable. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 56.5 on Ultra settings to 105.1 on Low settings, meaning all presets are above the 30 FPS playability threshold, and most are above 60 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 341 out of 1636 tested combinations for Control, placing it in the upper 21st percentile of all systems tested.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main performance driver in this setup?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary driver. The frame rates scale significantly with resolution, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload, and the RTX 5070 has a higher performance percentile (83) than the CPU (78).

Q: What is the performance difference between the High and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset yields an average of 98.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 85 FPS. This represents a 13.8 FPS drop for the increased visual fidelity.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3090?

A: Based on the average benchmark score, the RTX 5070 has a deltaPct of 0.6% compared to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, indicating it performs slightly better in general benchmark tests.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results show that the best experience depends on the user's target resolution and refresh rate. For gamers with a 1080p high refresh rate monitor (144Hz or higher), the High preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers an average of 131.1 FPS, which is well above the 144 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. For those seeking maximum visual quality at 1080p, the Ultra preset is still viable with an average of 113.7 FPS.

At 1440p, the High preset offers the optimal balance, providing an average of 98.8 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. The Ultra preset at 1440p is also a good option for those prioritizing visuals, with an average of 85 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset provides the best experience, with an average of 73.4 FPS, which is a good balance between visual fidelity and performance. The High preset at 4K, with an average of 68.7 FPS, is also acceptable for gamers who prefer higher settings and don't mind frame rates in the high 60s. The Low preset is viable for competitive play or achieving the absolute highest frame rates, but the data shows that the system has enough headroom to use higher settings for a better visual experience.